Project Manager - Fire & Security

SER Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car/van

Car allowance

Fuel card

Laptop and phone

25 days leave

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

SER Limited in Manchester is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead fire and security projects across the North West. You will own projects from inception to handover, coordinating engineers, subcontractors and clients while maintaining schedules and budgets.

The role offers office and site-based work with diary control, a strong focus on safety and quality, and a competitive package including a company car/van or allowance and other benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing projects in fire & security.
• Good understanding of fire alarm and electronic security systems.
• Experience coordinating engineers and subcontractors.
• Strong commercial awareness including budget management and cost control.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive approach with diary management.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple fire and security projects from planning through completion and handover.
• Plan, coordinate and monitor project activities, resources and schedules.
• Manage project budgets, costs, profit and loss, risks and variations.
• Coordinate engineers, subcontractors, suppliers and clients.
• Oversee installation, commissioning, testing and handover activities.
• Maintain strong customer relationships and provide regular project updates.
• Produce project reports, forecasts and relevant documentation.
• Prepare and manage project variations and quotations.
• Ensure works comply with industry standards, regulations and procedures.
• Promote health and safety and quality standards.
• Take ownership of your own diary and time management.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Diary management

Commercial awareness

Education

SMSTS or SSSTS

PRINCE2 (advantageous)

Job description

Project Manager – Fire & Security

Manchester / North West

Salary: £43,000–£50,000 + package
Location: Manchester, covering the North West
Working pattern: Office and site-based, with flexibility to manage your own diary
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm

The Opportunity

I am working with an established and growing fire and security solutions provider, delivering integrated fire safety and electronic security solutions to commercial and industrial clients across the UK.

With a strong reputation built over more than 25 years, the business provides a comprehensive range of services, including fire alarm systems, CCTV, access control and intruder alarms.

Following continued development and expansion across the North West, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to join their team in Manchester.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take ownership of projects from inception through to completion, managing their own workload and diary while working closely with engineers, subcontractors, suppliers and clients.

The role will involve a mixture of office and site-based responsibilities, covering projects throughout the North West.

The Role

As Project Manager, you will take responsibility for managing fire and security projects throughout their full lifecycle, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing multiple fire and security projects from initial planning through to completion and handover.
• Planning, coordinating and monitoring project activities, resources and schedules.
• Managing project budgets, costs, profit and loss, risks and variations.
• Coordinating engineers, subcontractors, suppliers and clients.
• Overseeing installation, commissioning, testing and handover activities.
• Maintaining strong customer relationships and providing regular project updates.
• Producing project reports, financial forecasts and relevant documentation.
• Preparing and managing project variations and associated quotations.
• Ensuring all works comply with relevant industry standards, regulations and company procedures.
• Promoting and maintaining high standards of health and safety and quality.
• Taking ownership of your own diary and managing time effectively between the office, customer sites and project locations.

Projects & Responsibilities

You will typically manage between 2–6 projects at any one time, depending on project size and complexity.

Projects can range in value from £100k to £3 million, with durations typically between 6 months and 2 years.

You will also have responsibility for the financial performance of your projects, including cost management, forecasting and profit and loss.

About You

To be considered for this opportunity, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience managing projects within the fire and security industry.
• A good understanding of fire alarm and electronic security systems.
• Experience coordinating engineers and subcontractors.
• Strong commercial awareness, including budget management and cost control.
• Experience managing customer relationships and project expectations.
• The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive approach with the ability to manage your own workload and diary.

Qualifications:

• SMSTS or SSSTS is required.
• PRINCE2 would be advantageous but is not essential.

The Package

• Salary of £43,000–£50,000, depending on experience.
• Company car or van, or car allowance.
• Fuel card.
• Company laptop and mobile phone.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Additional bonus opportunities linked to extra project costings.

Why Apply?

This is a great opportunity to join an established business with a strong presence in the fire and security industry, offering the chance to take ownership of varied projects across the North West.

You'll have the autonomy to manage your own diary, oversee projects from start to finish and build strong relationships with both customers and internal teams.